Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie
The Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie is a refreshing and delicious drink that combines tropical fruits like pineapple, orange, and coconut to create a creamy, sweet, and vibrant smoothie. It’s perfect for hot days, beach-themed parties, or when you want to indulge in a healthy, nutrient-packed beverage that brings the taste of the tropics right to your glass.
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Glasses for serving
- Optional: straws and garnishes like pineapple slices or maraschino cherries
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice or 1 whole orange, peeled
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or any milk alternative
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup mango optional, for extra tropical flavor
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup optional, for added sweetness
- Lime juice optional, to taste
- 1 ounce rum optional, for a boozy version
- Coconut flakes for garnish optional
Instructions
- Place the pineapple chunks, orange juice, coconut milk, banana, and mango (if using) into a blender.
- Add ice cubes and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with honey or agave syrup if desired. If you like a bit of tang, add a splash of lime juice.
- If making a boozy version, add the rum and blend again to combine.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and garnish with a slice of pineapple or a maraschino cherry for a fun, tropical touch.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Tropical flavor: Pineapple, orange, coconut milk.
Optional add-ins: Mango, banana, honey, lime.
Boozy version: Add rum.
Healthy: Packed with vitamins, healthy fats, and electrolytes.
Customizable: Adjust sweetness and texture.
Easy to make: Blend and serve with garnishes
